Lexicon
Lexicon: YAWN, Yuppie, Yupcap...
Today's terms are cultural acronyms used to describe people in various states of work and wealth. Here's a break down of some of the more common nicknames.
Lexicon: Keeping Up With The Joneses
We've all heard of "Keeping up with the Joneses," the idiom that describes trying to keep up with the standard of living of other people. It's a pretty commonplace expression, but do you know where it comes from?
Lexicon: Lifestyle Creeping on the Hedonic Treadmill
The Lexicon is back. Today's lesson? Lifestyle creeping on the hedonic treadmill.
